A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, in 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
John Dempsey, Feile Luimni, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.Sr Corboy's House Rathbane for Wm B Fitt and Co 11-5-1970
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).